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6H20.1 Brewster's Angle

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Use a laser beam, reflect it off an acrylic surface, and rotate the angle of a polarizer until the reflected ray disappears.

Parts List

Laser pointer in H. Optics, 1C

Brewster's angle setup in H. Optics, 1B

Polarizer in H. Optics, 1B or 1C

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